DataShape : Nuances, Tips & Tricks

DataShape : Nuances, Tips & Tricks

DataShape

Simply put, it represents the data in your model giving your application an in-built sense on how to represent the data in different scenarios. DataShape is defined with set of field definitions and related metadata e.g. DataType. DataShapes are must have (except for ValueStream) when creating entities that deal with data storage i.e. DataTable & Stream. For more detail on DataShapes and the DataTypes see DataShapes in ThingWorx Help Center